Is it ok to notify heirs and gift recipients of their gift before the donor passes on?

The donor can do anything they want. But it's usually best to have those wishes/desires in a separate writing (one per recipient) attached to a...

If all the decedent's cash assets were in joint accounts with his spouse, those assets now belong to the spouse. They are not assets governed by...

Does my wife have to share proceeds from sale of house awarded to her in probate, due to clause in handwritten will?

It depends. Handwritten wills are legal if dated and signed. Was that handwritten will admitted to probate? If it wasn't, the other named family...

What should I do sign or not sign??

Why would you trust them? See an attorney.

Can I have a probate attorney review my waiver of account and report and petition for allowance of fees for accuracy?

If you're the only heir, why would you want to charge an administrator's fee? An administrator's fee is taxable, and an inheritance is not.

Is a codicil all we need to secure a property upon death?

Are you all joint tenants, or are you tenants in common? If you're joint tenants, you have the right to continue to live there so long as you keep...

I filed a petition to contest a Trust due to undue influence. I need to know about serving docs to the Respondent & other heirs.

You are clearly trying to do this yourself. It is extremely unlikely you can succeed in court against a trustee who does have an attorney....

What can you do when a dishonest trustee won't release any money to get an attorney?

Contact an attorney ASAP! If one won't meet with you without a retain up front, call another. This should be a strong case for an attorney to take...

Generally, $19,000 is too small to justify a special needs trust. When you receive the money: (1) repay your sisters; (2) write a cashier's check...

How do I find and claim money that was left to me by a deceased family member?

Who notified you? If it was a family member, perhaps they can get more information for you. If not, be very careful. Do not give out your date of...